Speed and Distance

Question

Two objects are released from a height near the surface of the Earth. Object A has a mass of m and Object B has a mass of 3m. After 4 seconds of free fall, Object A has reached a speed of v and has traveled a distance d. After 4 seconds of free fall, the speed and distance of Object B are ___________.

Answer 1

If they were released at the same time from the same height, they will fall together, under the constant acceleration of gravity. They will both have the same speed and reach the same distance all the time. The difference in their masses does not matter because the acceleration of gravity is constant.